"The Fascinating Attraction of Insects to Artificial Night Lights"

New research suggests that insects are drawn to artificial light at night because they mistake it for the sky, which they use to navigate. The light confuses them, causing them to orbit around it with their backs facing it. This behavior disrupts their natural activities such as pollination, mating, and evading predators, leading to potential population loss. The study highlights the negative impact of light pollution on insect populations and suggests using less artificial light, avoiding flood lights, using warmer LED settings, and implementing shielding or shrouding lights to minimize glare.